SOLUTION: 10a^3+17a^2+3a= (please help factor completely)

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Question 753971: 10a^3+17a^2+3a= (please help factor completely)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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10a%5E3%2B17a%5E2%2B3a=a%2810a%5E2%2B17a%2B3%29

Next you can choose trial and multiplication test for
(2a_______3)(5a_______1)
(2a_______1)(5a______3)
and
(10a______3)(a________1)
(10a______1)(a________3)
to see which of these with the right sign combination will give 17a.